Distinctive Features

Measurements

Gianluigi Donnarumma during a training session for Italy on September 2, 2016 in Bari

Shoe Size

Donnarumma’s shoe size is not known.

Brand Endorsements

Donnarumma has not signed a sponsorship contract yet.

Religion

Gianluigi’s religious beliefs are not known.

Best Known For

Being compared to the legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.

Possessing huge talent and being one of the top young Italian prospects because of his mental composure, technique, and intelligence.

Also known for being the youngest goalkeeper to ever perform for the senior national team of Italy in 2016. At the time, he was only 17 years and 189 days old.

First Soccer Match

On July 30, 2015, Donnarumma played his first match for the first team of AC Milan against Real Madrid during the International Champions Cup held in China.

Gigio had his Serie A debut on October 25, 2015 in a match against Sassuolo.

On March 24, 2016, Gianluigi debuted for Italian U-21 squad in a 4-1 victory over Republic of Ireland. At that time, he was the youngest player ever to compete for the U-21 team, being only 17 years and 28 days old.

Donnarumma first competed for the senior national team of Italy on September 1, 2016 in a 3-1 home defeat to France.

Strengths

Reflexes

Stopping close range shots

Agility

Weaknesses

Long passing

First Film

Gianluigi has not performed in a film yet.

First TV Show

Other than soccer matches itself, Donnarumma has not made a guest appearance in any other TV show.

Personal Trainer

Gianluigi’s personal trainer is not known.

Gianluigi Donnarumma Favorite Things

Gigio’s favorite things are not available.

Gianluigi Donnarumma during a photoshoot for Italy before the training session at Coverciano on August 30, 2016 in Italy

Gianluigi Donnarumma Facts

Gianluigi trained at the soccer academy of Napoli until the age of 14.

Donnarumma penned a contract with AC Milan for a price of 250,000 euros.

In February 2015, Gigio was first called to the senior team of AC Milan by Filippo Inzaghi for the Serie A match against Cesena. But, Donnarumma was kept as a substitute in the game.

Before the start of 2016, Gigio became the goalkeeper for senior team of AC Milan.

Donnarumma represented Italy at the 2015 UEFA U-17 Tournament.

From a young age, Gianluigi has been a big fan of AC Milan.

His idol growing up was Gianluigi Buffon who has played for Milan’s biggest rival Juventus.